Sandro Júnior Cavalcante da Costa (born 8 May 1975), better known as Balão, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a forward.
Career
Balão started his career playing indoor football for Remo. He was transferred to field football and did not disappoint, participating in four state titles in the 90s. Moved to the rival, Paysandu, and was once again successful there, participating in the club's victories in the Copa Norte, Copa dos Champions and again four more state titles.

Honours
Remo
Campeonato Paraense: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999
Paysandu
Copa dos Campeões: 2002
Copa Norte: 2002
Campeonato Paraense: 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009
References
External links
Balão at ogol.com.br
1975 births
Living people
Men's association football forwards
Brazilian men's footballers
Clube do Remo players
Sport Club do Recife players
Paysandu Sport Club players
Ulsan Hyundai FC players
Ituano FC players
Clube Recreativo e Atlético Catalano players
Cametá Sport Club players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série C players
Campeonato Brasileiro Série D players
Brazilian expatriate men's footballers
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in South Korea
Expatriate men's footballers in South Korea
K League 1 players
Footballers from Pará






